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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was launched 5 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm A170 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm A170

 FH1 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm A170 FH1 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FH1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and FH1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $80 $150